• If you are a young person that feels at odds with their birth gender, or you are a parent with a child who feels this way, Mermaids can help.

  • “I don’t know where I’d be if it wasn’t for Mermaids, probably on the street. After my family kicked me out I turned to Mermaids for help, they put me in touch with people who could help”
    Sam, aged 15.

  • “I met the most fantastic friends at the Residential, I never had any friends before. Nobody wanted to play with me. Now I have loads, it’s great!”
    Jack, aged 9

Teenagers

Speak to others on our Teens Forum, get help and support or just chat!

Parents

Speak to other parents, who know exactly what you are going through. Join our parents forum or confidential Facebook Group – you are not alone.

Professionals

Whether you are a school needing advice for a successful transition or an organisation needing training with transgender issues.

We have successfully helped thousands of people since Mermaids was formed in 1995. To find out how to access this support please get in touch

0344 334 0550:
Mon-Fri, 9am - 9pm info@mermaidsuk.org.uk Contact Page

Break through the isolation

Being transgender can be incredibly isolating both for the person and the family who support them. Don’t be alone, reach out to Mermaids who can put you in touch with others. Make new friends and share experiences.

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